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Frontenex, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Frontenex is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,732. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,732 Population 201/sq mi density
1,096 ft Elevation 334 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,121 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,121 median income, 8.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $597/mo rent

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About Frontenex

Frontenex

Frontenex is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.

People

Population1,732
Density201/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,121
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,400
Rent$597
Housing Units693
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Population1,732
Population Density201 / sq mi
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Coordinates45.6334°, 6.3117°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$25,121

About Frontenex

Frontenex is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,732. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Frontenex is $25,121, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Frontenex vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,121
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Frontenex is $119,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $597 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 693 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,400
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$597
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units693

Property Tax

Frontenex experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates45.6334°N, 6.3117°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 119 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 150 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 143 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 90 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 141 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 10 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 131 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 42 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 50 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 113 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 105 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 115 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 47 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 91 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 28 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 143 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 124 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 83 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Frontenex has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Frontenex

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire - - - -
Collège Joseph Fontanet - - - -
École élémentaire des Coquelicots - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Frontenex

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Frontenex

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
À la Rencontre du Passé
Donjon des Seigneurs
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée Du Bois Et De La Forêt (Scierie des Etouvières)
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
Ecomusée du Roselais
L'arbre à plumes
Le Grand Filon
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Maison Faune-Flore
Maison Rouge
Musée "La Galerie"
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de Cohennoz
Musée de l'École
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la taillanderie Busillet
Musée des 4 saisons
Musée des Allues
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Val d'Arly
Musée des Contes de Fées
Musée des Traditions
Musée des Vallées de Thônes
Musée du Félicien
Musée Saint-Jean
Muséum des Papillions et des Insectes
Scierie et moulin du Raffort
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)
Village-Musée de la Combe de Savoie

Libraries in Frontenex

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque des Allures0.0
Bibliothèque des Hurtières0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Pierre Veyrat0.0
Bibliothèque multimédia de Thônes0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
Librairie des aravis0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Faverges0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Val d'Arc0.0
Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot0.0

Farmers Markets in Frontenex

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place de Verdun
Place Grenette

Train Stations in Frontenex

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frontenex

Gas Stations in Frontenex

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Netto

Banks in Frontenex

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Frontenex

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Brasserie du Grand Pic
La Baujue
Les funambules
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Frontenex

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Frontenex

121 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sestriere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sansicario 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pragelato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aussois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Cenis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bessans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Bosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Saut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Ballet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Plagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Paradiski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Rosière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Thuile 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Contamines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Grands Montets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Massif 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villages 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Marecottes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avoriaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Giettes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Portes du Soleil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Liberté 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Frontenex

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Col di Rhémes-Small Airport
Col du Palet Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Gh. de la Sassiere-Small Airport
Gh. del Léchaud-Small Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breul-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de Talèfre Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaio-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tovière Altiport-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Frontenex

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frontenex

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Trophime

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frontenex

What is the population of Frontenex?

Frontenex has a population of 1,732 residents and is located in France. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Frontenex expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,121, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $597 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Frontenex?

Frontenex has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Frontenex?

The job market in Frontenex faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Frontenex?

The median home value in Frontenex is $119,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $597.

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